FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, and Fruit

Written By William Holtzinger

Episode 1036 (14)

In this episode: Fr. Bill explores how Pope Leo XIII’s Encyclical, Rarum Novarum, inspired Joules Rimet to help form FIFA and ultimately the World Cup; A seed of faith inspired Rimet to see competitive soccer as a vehicle of Catholic social justice where every nation could meet in peaceful competition rather than conflict. This story came from an article by Joanne Duncan on the Word on Fire website

Audio Produced on Logic Pro
Lyrics: ChatGPT for song “One Seed”
Music: Suno.com

FBP 1036 - Faith, FIFA, And Fruit
Fr. William Holtzinger
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I am a Catholic priest, ordained in 2000 for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.

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